Culinary Instructional/Production Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Information
Job Title
Culinary Instructional/Production Assistant (8 month recurring term)
Appointment Type
Full-Time Term
Position Dates
August 25, 2025 - April 24, 2026
Hours per week/FTE
35
About the Position
The School of Culinary Arts at Lethbridge Polytechnic is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed full-time 8-month recurring term journeyman cook. Although a term position, employment opportunities are available after each term based on business requirements. The successful candidate will provide instructional assistance for faculty and guide students in culinary labs based on required curriculum.
Position Details
Instructional Assistants (IA) will work with faculty to guide students in the practical understanding of industry concepts such as stocks, sauces, seasonings, soups, appetizers, buffets and a la carte, cooking of savory and sweet dishes as well as deboning of meat, fish and poultry. Along with curriculum training, Instructional Assistants guide students in the preparation, execution and production of food products for sale in our Food Court, Garden Court and banquet services. This may occur at any time between Monday to Sunday each week.
Along with guiding students IA’s will be responsible for inventory, ordering, sanitation, costing, and menu management.
The Instructional assistant could be with Savory faculty or dining room faculty.
Required Qualifications
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Red Seal endorsed Journeyman and 3 years in a supervisor role
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in banquet service
-
Experience in dining room line service
-
Basic computer skills
Salary
AUPE Class Level 9 Step 1 $27.42/hr
Working Here
Culture of Care
A Culture of Care at Lethbridge Polytechnic embraces a workplace that both protects and empowers employees by creating an environment that promotes psychological, cultural and physical safety. All employees play an important role in building a safe and supportive campus dedicated to learning and growing.
Why choose Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic
Lethbridge Polytechnic is learner-focused, with an emphasis on experiential and flexible learning experiences and work-integrated learning.
We have a strong connection to our community and the land. We also promote a work environment that supports professional development and employee wellness, including flexible work arrangements and schedules that allow for work-life balance. In addition, we prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of our campus community.
Lethbridge advantages
Lethbridge offers a relatively low cost of living, with mild winters and sun-filled summers. Outdoor adventures await you in the city’s vast park systems and river valley, and we’re located just an hour and 20 minutes from the mountains. Enjoy the advantages of small-city life while accessing the amenities of a larger city, including arts and culture, sport and recreational facilities, and year-round family-friendly events.
We Offer:
-
Comprehensive benefits program, including flexible health and wellness spending accounts
-
Employee and family assistance program
-
Generous vacation time, including extended break at Christmas
-
Free tuition for continuing employees taking LP courses and 50% discount for spouse and dependents
-
Free gym membership
-
On-campus clinic
-
Professional development opportunities
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P25-00642
Open Date
07/16/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hiringaccommodations@lethbridgecollege.ca. Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.
About Lethbridge Polytechnic
At Lethbridge Polytechnic, everybody’s got a job to do.
Some of us are thinkers. Some of us are makers. But engrained in all of us is a desire to do the work. Because the best way to learn, is to do.
We should know — we’ve been doing just that for more than 60 years. And through it all, we’ve been ready. We know that our job is to make sure you’re equipped for yours.
We’re more than bricks and mortar. We’re a place of people coming together. We’re the mentors ready to combine your talent with our training. We’re the industries that fuel our region’s economy, awaiting our next generation of leaders.
We’re the people who love teaching you the skills you need to be prepared for whatever new changes and challenges tomorrow might bring. And we know that when we add your drive and determination to all of this, anything is possible.
Just look around. We know something about making a mark. About digging deep and rising up. We know success is not by chance, but that it takes perseverance, determination and grit.
Because here, everybody’s got a job to do. We are a community committed to one another. We know that what happens next matters most.
We're ready.
Culinary Instructional/Production Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Information
Job Title
Culinary Instructional/Production Assistant (8 month recurring term)
Appointment Type
Full-Time Term
Position Dates
August 25, 2025 - April 24, 2026
Hours per week/FTE
35
About the Position
The School of Culinary Arts at Lethbridge Polytechnic is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed full-time 8-month recurring term journeyman cook. Although a term position, employment opportunities are available after each term based on business requirements. The successful candidate will provide instructional assistance for faculty and guide students in culinary labs based on required curriculum.
Position Details
Instructional Assistants (IA) will work with faculty to guide students in the practical understanding of industry concepts such as stocks, sauces, seasonings, soups, appetizers, buffets and a la carte, cooking of savory and sweet dishes as well as deboning of meat, fish and poultry. Along with curriculum training, Instructional Assistants guide students in the preparation, execution and production of food products for sale in our Food Court, Garden Court and banquet services. This may occur at any time between Monday to Sunday each week.
Along with guiding students IA’s will be responsible for inventory, ordering, sanitation, costing, and menu management.
The Instructional assistant could be with Savory faculty or dining room faculty.
Required Qualifications
-
Red Seal endorsed Journeyman and 3 years in a supervisor role
Preferred Qualifications
-
Experience in banquet service
-
Experience in dining room line service
-
Basic computer skills
Salary
AUPE Class Level 9 Step 1 $27.42/hr
Working Here
Culture of Care
A Culture of Care at Lethbridge Polytechnic embraces a workplace that both protects and empowers employees by creating an environment that promotes psychological, cultural and physical safety. All employees play an important role in building a safe and supportive campus dedicated to learning and growing.
Why choose Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic
Lethbridge Polytechnic is learner-focused, with an emphasis on experiential and flexible learning experiences and work-integrated learning.
We have a strong connection to our community and the land. We also promote a work environment that supports professional development and employee wellness, including flexible work arrangements and schedules that allow for work-life balance. In addition, we prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of our campus community.
Lethbridge advantages
Lethbridge offers a relatively low cost of living, with mild winters and sun-filled summers. Outdoor adventures await you in the city’s vast park systems and river valley, and we’re located just an hour and 20 minutes from the mountains. Enjoy the advantages of small-city life while accessing the amenities of a larger city, including arts and culture, sport and recreational facilities, and year-round family-friendly events.
We Offer:
-
Comprehensive benefits program, including flexible health and wellness spending accounts
-
Employee and family assistance program
-
Generous vacation time, including extended break at Christmas
-
Free tuition for continuing employees taking LP courses and 50% discount for spouse and dependents
-
Free gym membership
-
On-campus clinic
-
Professional development opportunities
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P25-00642
Open Date
07/16/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hiringaccommodations@lethbridgecollege.ca. Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.
About Lethbridge Polytechnic
At Lethbridge Polytechnic, everybody’s got a job to do.
Some of us are thinkers. Some of us are makers. But engrained in all of us is a desire to do the work. Because the best way to learn, is to do.
We should know — we’ve been doing just that for more than 60 years. And through it all, we’ve been ready. We know that our job is to make sure you’re equipped for yours.
We’re more than bricks and mortar. We’re a place of people coming together. We’re the mentors ready to combine your talent with our training. We’re the industries that fuel our region’s economy, awaiting our next generation of leaders.
We’re the people who love teaching you the skills you need to be prepared for whatever new changes and challenges tomorrow might bring. And we know that when we add your drive and determination to all of this, anything is possible.
Just look around. We know something about making a mark. About digging deep and rising up. We know success is not by chance, but that it takes perseverance, determination and grit.
Because here, everybody’s got a job to do. We are a community committed to one another. We know that what happens next matters most.
We're ready.